Ulmann Collection

LILLIAN GISH (1893-1993). American actress. Photograph by Doris Ulmann, 1930

ULMANN: NUNS, c1930. A group of four nuns in procession. Platinum print, Doris Ulmann, c1930

ULMANN: GIRL, c1930. Portrait of a young girl holding a bag. Platinum print by Doris Ulmann, c1930

ULMANN: ALLEYWAY, c1930. An alleyway in a city somewhere in the American South. Platinum print by Doris Ulmann, c1930

ULMANN: HANDS, c1925. A laborers hands. Photograph by Doris Ulmann, c1925

[Maum Duck, South Carolina]
Maum Duck, South Carolina; Doris Ulmann, American, 1882 - 1934; about 1929 - 1930; Platinum print; Image: 20.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1/8 x 6 1/8 in.)

Darkroom Still Life; Doris Ulmann, American, 1882 - 1934; 1918; Platinum print; Image: 20.2 x 15.7 cm (7 15/16 x 6 3/16 in.)

[Black Woman in Cap and Gingham Dress]; Doris Ulmann, American, 1882 - 1934; 1929 - 1930; Platinum print; Image: 20.5 x 15.7 cm (8 1/16 x 6 3/16 in.)

Brother William of the Shaker Settlement, Mount Lebanon, New York; Doris Ulmann, American, 1882 - 1934; about 1925 - 1927; Platinum print; Image: 20.5 x 15.4 cm (8 1/16 x 6 1/16 in.)

[Portrait Study, Probably South Carolina or Louisiana]; Doris Ulmann, American, 1882 - 1934; about 1929 - 1931; Platinum print; Image: 20.6 x 15.4 cm (8 1/8 x 6 1/16 in.)

The Herbalist, Probably Louisiana or South Carolina; Doris Ulmann, American, 1882 - 1934; about 1929 - 1931; Platinum print; Image: 20.2 x 15.1 cm (7 15/16 x 5 15/16 in.)

[Sister Mary Paul Lewis, a Sister of the Order of the Holy Family, New Orleans]; Doris Ulmann, American, 1882 - 1934; December 1931; Platinum print; Image: 20.5 x 15.6 cm (8 1/16 x 6 1/8 in.)

FIDDLER, c1930. James Duff, a fiddler from Hazard, Kentucky. Photographed by Doris Ulmann, c1930

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Doris Ulmann, a renowned American photographer, captured the essence of various subjects through her lens. In 1930, she photographed the legendary actress Lillian Gish, immortalizing her beauty and talent for generations to come. Ulmann's portfolio also includes striking images of nuns in procession. The platinum print from 1930 showcases a group of four nuns walking together with grace and devotion. Another captivating portrait by Ulmann features a young girl holding a bag. Taken around the same time as the nun photograph, this platinum print captures innocence and curiosity in its purest form. Venturing into urban landscapes, Ulmann's lens takes us down an alleyway somewhere in the American South. The image from 1930 transports us to another era, where mystery lurks behind every corner. In one of her earlier works from 1925, Ulmann focuses on laborer's hands - weathered and worn yet full of stories untold. This photograph serves as a testament to hard work and resilience that often goes unnoticed. Traveling further south to Maum Duck, South Carolina, Ulmann uncovers hidden gems within communities. Her photographs shed light on everyday life experiences that are often overlooked but hold immense significance. Ulmann's artistry extends beyond capturing people; she also delves into still life compositions within darkrooms. These glimpses into her creative process reveal an artist at work - meticulous and dedicated to perfecting her craft. Her lens doesn't discriminate against race or social status; it embraces diversity wholeheartedly. A black woman dressed in cap and gingham dress becomes an emblematic representation of strength amidst adversity. Brother William from Mount Lebanon Shaker Settlement stands tall in his portrait taken by Ulmann – his presence exuding wisdom gained through years of communal living rooted in simplicity and faithfulness. Portrait studies take us on journeys across different states like South Carolina or Louisiana – faces etched with history, stories waiting to be told.